P.38 Hammer drop problems

Thor · 09-11-2004, 03:30 PM

A bit frustrating, I got this byf 44 in that would not function correctly, the hammer would not drop when the safety was engaged. Usually this is a worn hammer drop lever or hammer. Tom sent me 5 hammer drop levers and another hammer to try, no joy with any combinations, rats!!!
Then I found that the hammer pin was nonoriginal and sloppy fitting. This allowed the hammer to move a little too much in the wrong direction and messed up the hammer function. Putting an original pin in there from my P.38 worked. So with a good pin it will work correctly. I learned something again! Thanks to Tom Heller for his help sending me parts to try!

John Sabato · 09-13-2004, 10:14 AM

Thanks for sharing Thor! It might be a good idea to post this on our sister forum...

P38forum.com

too!

Thor · 09-13-2004, 10:46 AM

I did do that John, the same time I posted it here!

09-11-2004, 03:30 PM	#1
Thor User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 4,583 Thanks: 958 Thanked 970 Times in 276 Posts	P.38 Hammer drop problems A bit frustrating, I got this byf 44 in that would not function correctly, the hammer would not drop when the safety was engaged. Usually this is a worn hammer drop lever or hammer. Tom sent me 5 hammer drop levers and another hammer to try, no joy with any combinations, rats!!! Then I found that the hammer pin was nonoriginal and sloppy fitting. This allowed the hammer to move a little too much in the wrong direction and messed up the hammer function. Putting an original pin in there from my P.38 worked. So with a good pin it will work correctly. I learned something again! Thanks to Tom Heller for his help sending me parts to try! __________________ Thor's Luger Clinic http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/ Ted Green (Thor Yaller Boots) 725 Western Hills Dr SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 915-526-8925 Email thor340@aol.com ----------------------------------- John3:3 Jesus answered and said to him, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God."

09-13-2004, 10:14 AM	#2
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,152 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,304 Times in 1,096 Posts	Thanks for sharing Thor! It might be a good idea to post this on our sister forum... P38forum.com too! __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

09-13-2004, 10:46 AM	#3
Thor User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 4,583 Thanks: 958 Thanked 970 Times in 276 Posts	I did do that John, the same time I posted it here! __________________ Thor's Luger Clinic http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/ Ted Green (Thor Yaller Boots) 725 Western Hills Dr SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 915-526-8925 Email thor340@aol.com ----------------------------------- John3:3 Jesus answered and said to him, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God."